How much does a government/va pediatrician make in 2026?

A government/va pediatrician (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $310,000 per year, based on 37 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting?

Pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $295,000 (25th percentile) and $330,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $310,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pediatrics (N=37 verified submissions, updated July 31, 2026, data as of 2026-07-31). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 31, 2026 | Based on 37 verified submissions

Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va pediatrician salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $310,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 37 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $316,621.

Median Salary: $310,000
Average Salary: $316,621
25th Percentile: $295,000
75th Percentile: $330,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 31, 2026

Median

$310,000

Average

$316,621

25th

$295,000

75th

$330,000

Based on 37 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$295K$295,000 – $348K$347,500

25th

$295K$295,000

Median

$310K$310,000

75th

$330K$330,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$295K$295,000 – $330K$330,000

Median salary

$310K$310,000

Average salary

$317K$316,621

Salary Range

Minimum$295,000

Maximum$516,000

Percentiles

25th$295,000

75th$330,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,833

Hourly$149

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pediatrics (N=37 verified submissions, updated July 31, 2026, data as of 2026-07-31). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 31, 2026 | Based on 37 verified submissions

Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $310,000
Average Salary: $316,621
25th Percentile: $295,000
75th Percentile: $330,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 31, 2026

Median

$310,000

Average

$316,621

25th

$295,000

75th

$330,000

Based on 37 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$295K$295,000 – $348K$347,500

25th

$295K$295,000

Median

$310K$310,000

75th

$330K$330,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$295K$295,000 – $330K$330,000

Median salary

$310K$310,000

Average salary

$317K$316,621

Salary Range

Minimum$295,000

Maximum$516,000

Percentiles

25th$295,000

75th$330,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,833

Hourly$149

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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